Carly's New Favorite Trick

Carly likes to put her head and hands on the floor any chance she gets. She's also learned to do a summersault but that usually happens by accident.

Ouchie

While attending a playdate at a local jumpy gym, Maddie accidentally broke her finger. Thankfully, she was never in much pain and didn't seem bothered by getting a cast. She actually loves her cast. The doctor said it was a minor fracture but because of her age, a cast was needed.

Maddie doesn't like to slow down, so we hope future owies don't require casts.

Maddie's Christmas Program

Maddie's preschool had a Christmas program for the parents. All the kids wore holiday t-shirts they had made and "sang" five or six Christmas songs they'd been practicing for a few weeks.

At first Maddie did pretty well, singlign a little bit and smiling at me (she spotted me up-front taking pictures). But she quickly decided she didn't want to be on the stage any more and wanted to come sit with me. I tried to get her to re-join her friends by returning to my seat, but that just caused her to cry. Oh, well. We'll see how she does next year. :-)

It was really funny to see the kids facing in all directions, some crying, singing, yelling and calling out for their parents. Good stuff.

Eric and I really enjoy times like these.

Christmas Card 2011

Christmas Cookies

For the first time, Maddie helped me bake & decorate Christmas cookies. Carly was napping during most of the time, so it was a sweet bonding time between Mommy and Maddie. And Maddie turned out to be a pro with sprinkles! We delivered a few plates of cookies to our neighbors who seemed to enjoy them.

Christmas Prep

Maddie helped Daddy put up Christmas decorations outside and both Maddie and Carly helped Mommy decorate the tree. I love this time of year and I think the girls do too.

Besties

These two girls are really fond of each other. Please excuse Daddy's chin. :-)

Thanksgiving 2011

My sister Rae, Vinny and sweet Ava hosted Thanksgiving this year since they newly moved to the Austin area. They were perfect hosts to all 12 of us and we had a wonderful time. It's always such fun to get the cousins together to play while enjoying delicious food.

Pasta Night

Things get craaaaazy on pasta night!

Maddie the Turkey

Maddie was supposed to sing and perform in her very first Thanksgiving program at school last week. Unfortunately, she caught a stomach bug and cold so she had to miss it.

I still had her put on her turkey costume so I could take a picture. She's a cute little turkey!

Here's hoping we stay well for her Christmas program!